The home game between Xinjiang Flying Tigers and Shandong Heroes saw Qi Lin return after serving a three-game suspension. However, Zhao Rui was ejected from the game for colliding with a referee. According to the rules of the current CBA season, Zhao Rui will be suspended for 3 to 5 games. Given the recent emphasis on maintaining discipline in the league, there is a possibility of harsher penalties.
Chen Yingjun has been a crucial addition to Beijing Ducks this season. Unfortunately, during a match against Liaoning Flying Leopards, he stepped on Wang Lanyi's foot, resulting in severe swelling in his foot, as reported by Beijing media. Although there were no fractures, Chen will undergo further ligament checks, which will likely sideline him for the remainder of the second stage.
Chris, who leads the league in technical fouls this season, received two technical fouls during the game against Xinjiang, bringing his total to eight. As a result, he will be fined 10,000 yuan.
Xinjiang's players seem to have issues controlling their emotions this season. Qi Lin was previously suspended for three games due to a conflict with Goodwin, and Zhao Rui frequently questions referees, often receiving technical fouls.
Zhao Rui's collision with the referee was particularly egregious. After scoring a counterattack, he believed the opponent had committed a foul and verbally attacked the referee. He was then ejected from the game for physically confronting the official.
Qi Lin had previously performed a similar action and was suspended for two games. With the recent focus on improving game conduct, Zhao Rui is expected to receive a suspension of 3 to 5 games, though more severe penalties are not out of the question.
Chen Yingjun has undoubtedly been Beijing Ducks' best signing this season, performing even better than foreign players in critical moments. However, stepping on Wang Lanyi's foot during the match against Liaoning led to an ankle sprain. He returned to the locker room, and due to an unfavorable initial examination, he went to the hospital.
According to Beijing media, Chen's bones are fine, but the severe swelling requires further ligament checks. Given his previous foot injuries, this incident is quite serious, and he is expected to miss the rest of the second stage. Beijing Ducks may need to give Fang Shuo more playing time as a result.
The CBA regulations state that once a player accumulates seven technical fouls, each additional foul results in a 5,000 yuan fine. During the game against Xinjiang, Chris received two technical fouls and was ejected, leading to a 10,000 yuan fine.
Despite the win, Coach Qiu Biao was still very happy and offered to help Chris pay the fine. However, Chris must be cautious in future games, as accumulating nine technical fouls will result not only in fines but also a one-game suspension.